Recently inaugurated, the new winery focuses entirely on native Trentino vines and the freshness of mountain bubbles
Following Lake Garda towards the north, the plain quickly gives way to hills and then to the first mountain ranges. The lake is not yet finished that it meets the Monte Baldo, a fascinating habitat of wild flowers and animals, which was once a volcano. On its slopes, viticulture is an ancient craft and still today the rows and pergolas that follow one another in order, characterize the landscape bass Trentino, a place that seems to have been made on purpose to produce excellent quality grapes. The soils are rich in minerals, the important temperature variations between day and night ensure fragrant grapes, which reach perfect ripeness, beautiful and healthy, thanks to the winds that blow from the lake and the Dolomites. It is far from difficult to be fascinated by such a place and decide to undertake the most beautiful challenge, that of producing wines that know how to tell their territory of origin around the world.
Space for the territory
“It was love at first sight,” the owners of Sajni Fasanotti estates, recently born winery with restaurant and store. Most of the vineyards are located in Maso Palt, part of the municipality of He died, at an altitude between 300 and 450 meters and rests on basaltic soils, rich in minerals. The goal is to produce authentically local wines, from native Trentino vines, and Classic Method sparkling wines.
The wines tasted
After our tastings, the podium is shared by two labels of Tenute Sajni Fasanotti, the Trento Brut Blanc de Blanc Primo Dominie and the Trentino Marzemino Podere Casette 2019.
The first is one chardonnay in purity, very territorial, slender, fresh, with aromas of yellow fruits and an intriguing savory finish, characteristics that make it ideal with party appetizers, from crustaceans in jelly to scallops au gratin, to croutons with salmon, but also goes very well with raw ham and delicate meat terrines.
The Marzemino Podere Casette 2019 is the light and fragrant red that you would like on the table every day. It opens with aromas of berries, with balsamic nuances; when tasted it is fresh, crunchy, very respectful of the grape variety and the territory of origin. In addition, it has the great gift of being a jolly wine: it goes well with lasagna and baked chicken, with pizza and, if served a little cooler, it can even be tried with a fish soup.
Also interesting is the Trentino Rosé Copper 2019, a gray pine with an intriguing onion skin color, well balanced between sweetness and acidity; the low alcohol content makes it an excellent choice for aperitifs is snacks, but also to accompany moderately spicy ethnic dishes or sweet and sour recipes.
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